Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park

Brighton Beachfront Holiday Park, the former Kingston Park Caravan Park, sits at 4 Burnham Road on the Holdfast Bay foreshore about 20 minutes south of the Adelaide CBD, with direct access to the sand from the park. It takes dogs in a defined part of the property, and the beachfront position plus Adelaide's most dog-friendly council area makes it one of the stronger metro pet stays in South Australia.

Dogs at the park

Two routes in: bring your own caravan, camper or tent and the dog can stay on a powered or unpowered site, or book one of the designated pet-friendly Budget and Seaside Cabins, where dogs are allowed inside but keep off beds and cabin furniture. The park generally caters to small dogs, and any exception is at the manager's discretion. Pets must be registered and approved at the time of booking, are leashed in shared areas, excluded from the camp kitchen, amenities and reception, and cannot be left unattended on a site or in a cabin. Peak periods carry restrictions, so confirm pet availability, any fee and blackout dates directly when you book.

The vibe

Ocean views, sunset over the water, a camp kitchen and clean amenities back the beachfront pitch, and reviewers rate it as one of Adelaide's best-located parks. It suits owners of small, well-mannered dogs who want morning and evening beach walks from the gate.

Getting there and parking

Burnham Road runs off the coast road between Brighton and Seacliff, with the train line a short walk away if you want car-free trips into the city. Parking is at your site or cabin.

Close by with the dogs

The Kingston Park foreshore and the clifftop Kingston Park Coastal Reserve give on-leash walking straight from the park, and City of Holdfast Bay beaches run timed off-leash hours outside the daylight-saving restrictions. Next door, Nest Kiosk handles breakfast, and Brighton Jetty Bakery is the post-beach stop up the coast.

More options are on the South Australia pet friendly stays guide.

Pepsi: sand at the gate and off-leash hours on the beach outside daylight saving. Small dogs first though, so clear the size question before you pay the deposit.